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prayerful

adjective
prayer·​ful | \ ˈprer-fÉ™l How to pronounce prayerful (audio) \

Definition of prayerful

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Other Words from prayerful

prayerfully \ ˈprer-​fÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce prayerfully (audio) \ adverb
prayerfulness noun

Examples of prayerful in a Sentence

They gave their prayerful support to the victims of the tragedy. impressed by such prayerful petitioners, the governor promised that he'd see what he could do

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Her extensive operatic experience, most prominently with the Metropolitan Opera, allowed her to bring conviction to the text's range of emotion, from flashing anger to prayerful supplication. cleveland.com, "Cleveland Orchestra wraps classical season in challenging, satisfying manner," 20 Aug. 2019 On Friday, beginning at 9:45 a.m. outside the Hilton Indianapolis a prayerful rally will be held to support Meredith. Mark Curnutte, USA TODAY, "Gay United Methodist pastor in Ohio on trial — again," 6 Mar. 2018 Cicely Tyson says she's been prayerful and patient throughout her career which has spanned more than six decades. NBC News, "Legendary actress Cicely Tyson reflects on her storied career," 27 Apr. 2018 Sister Marie Therese's personal, prayerful spirituality led her to pursue a M.A. degree in Pastoral Ministry and to explore the work of religious education. Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Marie T. Fenton," 25 Mar. 2018 On Friday, beginning at 9:45 a.m. outside of the Hilton Indianapolis, 120 W. Market St., a prayerful rally will be held to support Meredith. Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati.com, "Gay United Methodist pastor in Clifton on trial – again," 5 Mar. 2018 Snoop Dogg, Wilson and other join a father in prayerful vigil for the recovery of his daughter who has overdosed on drugs. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, "Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson Reunite for 'One More Day': Video Premiere," 30 Mar. 2018 Egypt and Israel signed the treaty ending 30 years of war as a first prayerful step toward peace between the Arab world and the Jewish state. sandiegouniontribune.com, "Sadat, Begin sign peace treaty," 26 Mar. 2018 Please join Marion's family for a prayerful visitation from 10:00AM to11:00AM (Today) Friday, March 16, 2018 at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 222 McVeagh Road in Westbrook. courant.com, "Marion Denegre," 16 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of prayerful

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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prayerful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of prayerful

formal
: tending to pray often
: involving prayer

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